Ep. 404: Can I Get My Kids to Do Chores?

March 30
55 mins

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Episode Description

In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently, including a surprisingly sentimental comment about Laura's upcoming travel plans and a shocking outburst in a grocery-store parking lot. Also, Shanna reports on her kids' new chore routine, and Laura talks about her anxiety leading up to her first grader's school performance. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a fun dinner activity for the family and a big school transition. Shanna’s kids are 7 and 10 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 years old and 5 years old.


Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Implementing a reward system at home with your kids
  • Having your kids do chores around the house
  • Questioning your own parenting decisions based on someone else's opinion
  • Angering a stranger in public
  • Can being a mom change your brain
  • Funny things kids say
  • Making homemade sushi
  • Transitioning from preschool to TK


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